The lining is Pure Elements by Patricia Bravo, just like Natalie’s was, but in this springy green color (Light Citron).

I added the contrasting strips at the bottom and around the hood, similar to the patchwork strips on Natalie’s. I had a few questions on the first coat so I’ll answer them here: I used regular quilting weight cotton for the coat, no interfacing (as the pattern calls for). The only reason I didn’t use it was because I didn’t have enough on hand and I think the coats turned out fine without it. And I think it’s the perfect weight for a spring coat. As for the contrasting strips, I just folded up the bottom of the pattern to make the cuts of the main fabric and then cut strips for the contrasting bands. Once I was done sewing them together I opened up the pattern piece and trimmed it all down to fit the pattern piece. And yes, this would be an awesome pattern to use some laminated cotton with, it would make such a cute raincoat.

And I just wanted to stop and say thank you to my friends and readers, I appreciate you all so much. I’ve been spending some time simplifying things for blogging and around my house and I feel really good about the changes – still room for improvement though! Here’s to spring!

I was wondering when the second coat would come along. The fabrics are adorable. I have some of the contrast fabric… I immediately loved it when I saw it at the store a while back, but I haven’t used it yet.

That coat is just too cute and your little girl is adorable! The fabric selections are perfect! Just wanted to let you know that I just finished a marathon sewing spree thanks to your 241 pattern. I made 7 totes for mother’s day — one for each (5) of my girls — one for my sister — and one for my mother! My pattern is getting worn out, but I absolutely adore that pattern! Thanks for sharing it and so many other fabulous projects with the rest of us. – Suzanne

I’ve always had to do the same thing with two daughters 19 months apart! Two of everything, similar but different enough to tell them apart! It’s only now that they’re older that they are happy to get different things.

That coat is adorable – love the fabric choices – and so is the little sweetie pie swinging in her coat. My daughters are 2 years, 4 months apart and I used to sew them matching dresses when they were little. You can never make something for one that the other doesn’t want!